California § 12654 - The payment of a debt or liability, whether the whereabouts of the creditor is kn
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12654 — The payment of a debt or liability, whether the whereabouts of the creditor is kn, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12654. The payment of a debt or liability, whether the whereabouts of the creditor is kn
The payment of a debt or liability, whether the whereabouts of the creditor is known or unknown, has been adequately provided for if the payment has been provided for by either of the following means: (a) Payment thereof has been assumed or guaranteed in good faith by one or more financially responsible persons or by the United States government or any agency thereof, and the provision (including the financial responsibility of such persons) was determined in good faith and with reasonable care by the board to be adequate at the time of any distribution of the assets by the board pursuant to this chapter. (b) The amount of the debt or liability has been deposited as provided in Section 12659. This section does not prescribe the exclusive means of making adequate provision for debts and liabilities.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12654
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12654 cover?
Section 12654 ("The payment of a debt or liability, whether the whereabouts of the creditor is kn") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 12654?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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